Head numbness can definitely be unsettling, but it's not uncommon for people with lupus to experience it. It's worth understanding what might be causing it so you can decide whether to bring it up with your doctor.
Here are some lupus-related reasons why head numbness can occur:
- Nerve damage (neuropathy): Lupus can affect Show Full Answer
Head numbness can definitely be unsettling, but it's not uncommon for people with lupus to experience it. It's worth understanding what might be causing it so you can decide whether to bring it up with your doctor.
Here are some lupus-related reasons why head numbness can occur:
- Nerve damage (neuropathy): Lupus can affect the nervous system, which may cause numbness, tingling, or crawling sensations in various parts of the body, including the head
- Reduced blood flow: Changes in blood pressure or circulation, which can be more common in people with lupus, may cause head numbness or a rushing sensation
- Anemia: Common in lupus, anemia reduces oxygen in the blood and can cause dizziness, pressure, or numbness in the head
- Medication side effects: Some lupus medications can contribute to these sensations While occasional mild numbness may not be an emergency, it's important to seek immediate help if the numbness comes with any of these symptoms:
- Sudden confusion or slurred speech
- Weakness or inability to move
- Vision changes
- Trouble walking or loss of balance
- Loss of consciousness
These could be signs of something more serious that needs urgent attention. Tracking when the numbness happens, how long it lasts, and any other symptoms you notice is a great idea to share with your doctor.
August 26
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